| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
| Sparklight | $50.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
C Spire  | - | - | Fiber-optic | 66% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 96.91%
3 providers - 62.18%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Cleveland is comparable to the rest of Mississippi - 95%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Cleveland area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Cleveland residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 66% of those living in Cleveland.
There are five internet providers serving the Cleveland area, and 96.91% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Cleveland's five internet providers, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Cleveland are AT&T, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Cleveland.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Cleveland residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 100% of the area. Cleveland’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Cleveland residents.
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DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Cleveland covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Cleveland to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Cleveland, $60.00.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cleveland, $0.97.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in Cleveland. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cleveland's providers, 64 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Sparklight offers broadband to all households in Cleveland covering 100% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Cleveland residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Cleveland, $60.00.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cleveland, $0.97.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Cleveland. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cleveland's providers, 64 Mbps.
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Cleveland covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Cleveland where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Cleveland, $60.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cleveland, $0.97.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Cleveland. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Cleveland's providers, 64 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Cleveland with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in Cleveland. The next fastest internet provider in Cleveland is C Spire, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 66% of the area.
Sparklight offers the cheapest internet in Cleveland with plans starting at $50/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Cleveland, $60.00.
C Spire is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Cleveland, covering 66% of the city.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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